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Saab 9-3

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,796 cc

LC07 CBUMOT history

LC07 CBU is a black petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 8 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 186,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LC07 CBU black Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
186,875 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC07 CBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC07 CBU was last recorded at 186,875 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,476 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
399 miles
Average per year
8,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,875 miles
  • 2025 – 178,123 miles
  • 2024 – 172,584 miles
  • 2023 – 154,084 miles
  • 2022 – 148,141 miles
  • 2021 – 144,384 miles
  • 2020 – 138,805 miles
  • 2019 – 128,288 miles
  • 2018 – 120,860 miles
  • 2017 – 110,792 miles
  • 2016 – 103,284 miles
  • 2015 – 95,462 miles
  • 2014 – 89,492 miles
  • 2013 – 83,044 miles
  • 2012 – 72,708 miles
  • 2011 – 65,314 miles
  • 2010 – 52,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,875 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,875 miles (+399)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    186,875 miles
    Test number
    604896280683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail186,476 miles (+8,353)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,476 miles
    Test number
    814941107120
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass178,123 miles (+5,539)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    178,123 miles
    Test number
    841841263298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass172,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    172,584 miles
    Test number
    224825194702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail172,584 miles (+18,500)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,584 miles
    Test number
    167266247434
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass154,084 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    154,084 miles
    Test number
    523202074070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail154,084 miles (+5,943)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,084 miles
    Test number
    368528327716
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass148,141 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    148,141 miles
    Test number
    141512662051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Fail148,141 miles (+3,757)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,141 miles
    Test number
    830752107960
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass144,384 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    144,384 miles
    Test number
    279068050177
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail144,384 miles (+5,579)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,384 miles
    Test number
    428925469241
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass138,805 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    138,805 miles
    Test number
    216499340745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail138,805 miles (+10,517)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,805 miles
    Test number
    335084059438
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass128,288 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,288 miles
    Test number
    154799347047
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator pink stained
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight slightly different colour
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntercooler in poor condition
  15. Fail128,288 miles (+7,428)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,288 miles
    Test number
    973860507272
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator pink stained
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight slightly different colour
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntercooler in poor condition
  16. Pass120,860 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    120,860 miles
    Test number
    820623272965
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield is loose
  17. Fail120,859 miles (+10,067)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,859 miles
    Test number
    615165960432
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield is loose
  18. Pass110,792 miles (+7,508)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    110,792 miles
    Test number
    117913950516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass103,284 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    103,284 miles
    Test number
    762410838188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail103,280 miles (+7,818)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,280 miles
    Test number
    980414047995
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  21. Pass95,462 miles (+5,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    95,462 miles
    Test number
    559187685189
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass89,492 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,492 miles
    Test number
    966264034129
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Fail89,489 miles (+6,445)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,489 miles
    Test number
    518683134173
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass83,044 miles (+10,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    83,044 miles
    Test number
    156855293024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  25. Pass72,708 miles (+7,394)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,708 miles
    Test number
    319581632080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,314 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,314 miles
    Test number
    208965291071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  27. Fail65,313 miles (+12,659)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,313 miles
    Test number
    449564291095
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  28. Pass52,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    52,654 miles
    Test number
    834703310173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC07 CBU

Does LC07 CBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC07 CBU is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC07 CBU?
The MOT on LC07 CBU is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC07 CBU done?
LC07 CBU was recorded at 186,875 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 8,158 miles a year.
Has LC07 CBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC07 CBU has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LC07 CBU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LC07 CBU find?
LC07 CBU passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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